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Serious water pollution incidents up 60% last year, watchdog reveals

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Serious water pollution incidents up 60% last year, watchdog reveals

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Somerset Daredevil Brian, 86, commended by Parliament

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Somerset Daredevil Brian, 86, commended by Parliament

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An 86-year-old Wellington man has been recognised in Parliament for his charity work.See the Story

Cricketers go down to title hopefuls - Around Wellington

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Cricketers go down to title hopefuls - Around Wellington

After a run of five successive wins in the Somerset Division of West of England League, Wellington CC have now suffered two defeats. They went down today (Saturday) by seven wickets away to title chasing Ilminster who are now joint top of the table. Wellington won the toss and elected to bat only to be dismissed for 136 in 39 overs. The innings was held together by 53 off 76 balls from Sri Lankan all rounder Lakshan Edirisinghe while Lachlan Ric…Read Article

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Sapphire set to shine in the park - Around Wellington

With the weather set fair, another big crowd is expected for the latest free Sunday concert from the Friends of Wellington Park. This weekend’s guests are local band Sapphire who are park regulars and always prove popular. As usual, the entertainment gets under way at 2.30pm, the friends will be selling refreshments and there will be limited covered seating available. There will also be a collection during the afternoon to cover costs – please g…United Kingdom · United Kingdom Read Article

Newcomers face off in Peter Bird Cup final - Around Wellington

The popular summer skittles competition for the Peter Bird Cup reaches its conclusion this weekend – and there will be a new name on the trophy this year. Thirty teams of six – either all-men, all-women or mixed – have taken part with the winners walking away with £300, the runners-up with £150 and £50 for the highest team score (first match played). Two new sides this year – One Night in Bangkok and Nick of Time – will compete in the final at …England · England Read Article

Invitation to attend rugby club AGM - Around Wellington

Wellington RFC are holding their annual general meeting this evening (Friday). It takes place in the clubhouse from 7.15pm. The club say: “Come and hear plans for the season ahead.” *** Around Wellington Sport is sponsored by Tone Gate Motors – visit their website by CLICKING HERE The post Invitation to attend rugby club AGM first appeared on Around Wellington.Rugby · Wellington Read Article

NHS says ‘Every Move Matters’ - Around Wellington

NHS South West is urging people in Wellington to celebrate how they move as part of the ‘Every Move Matters’ campaign. In the South West, 22 per cent of the population are inactive – ie they do less than 30 minutes of movement a week. Here is the full advice from the NHS … “We know that a sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of long-term health conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes, negatively impacts mental health and weakens mus…NHS · United Kingdom Read Article

Study finds gastric bypass most effective for obesity surgery - Around Wellington

A high-profile study running at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust over the past decade has revealed that gastric bypass is the most clinically and cost effective form of interventional surgery for people living with severe obesity. The largest completed trial of its kind, involved 1,346 patients, 247 of which were recruited through Musgrove Park Hospital as the highest recruiting hospital. By-Band-Sleeve compared Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (‘Bypass’) …Obesity · England Read Article

JW3 celebrate 20 years of music making with Songs of ’75 - Around Wellington

John Walker and his popular JW3 band will be back at Wellington Arts Centre on Saturday, 26th July delivering two free concerts and, from donations, funds for SURE (Somerset Unit for Radiotherapy Equipment). The ‘Songs of 75’ concerts at 2.30pm and 7.30pm feature hits from 50 years ago and mark JW3’s 20th year of playing together. To provide authentic half-century sound to the concert, the band’s bass man, John Steel, will be premiering his two…England · England Read Article

Meet Kate and Annie – the girls behind the shine - Around Wellington

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Hemyock Scouts going international … again - Around Wellington

Hemyock Scouts met up on Saturday afternoon for a ‘Send Off Afternoon’ in the Parish Hall ahead of another overseas adventure. This year will see 34 young people and leaders set off for Denmark for the 21st camp with the Scouts of Tonder since first meeting at a Jamboree in Watcombe, Torquay, in 1972. The friendship has continued with visits to each other’s countries every two or three years. The Scouts will leave Hemyock at 5am on Friday, coach…Denmark · Denmark Read Article